Indiana Chronicle Reports Fatal Animal Rampage and Assault
Report from Wabash describes an out of control animal frightening a horse and injuring Mrs. Johnson with a fractured skull and hours of unconsciousness. A Middletown farmer's hounds died pursuing the beast. In a separate incident Mrs. William Hays was slashed by William Bassett in her room, left arm severed and injuries through the body, threatening death.
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Wabash
William Hays
William Bassett
Bassett
Six year old drawn through a roller in Lawrenceburg
A six year old sustained injuries after being drawn through a roller in Lawrenceburg. Authorities reported there were no broken bones and said the incident is under investigation.
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Lawrenceburg
Cambridge City Gold Tooth Coin Caper
A Cambridge City man reportedly swallowed his gold tooth while drinking a mint julep at a soda fountain. He later coughed up a gold dollar minted by the mint, two days after the incident.
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Cambridge City
Gas Wells Produce 25 Barrels Daily Near Muncie
In Muncie Indiana two abandoned wells were cleaned and now yield about 25 barrels of oil daily. A semi centennial fair opened Tuesday and the twenty fifth annual convention of Indiana and Kentucky Masons met. A Roumanian theft caused unrest and Filou Holum lost 40 dollars in gold accusing another Roumanian. Carrie Nation told THE SUN she would pray for saloon keepers not smash more saloons, after breaking her promise in Lima Ohio. Cyrus Tyner aged 60 was fatally struck by a streetcar due to deafness preventing him hearing it.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiana
Kentucky
Mason
Filou Holum
Carrie Nation
the Sun
Lima
Garric
Cyrus Tyner
Strange animal causes wreck near Anderson injuring couple
In Anderson Indiana a mysterious creature seen in the countryside south of town led to a runaway accident on the way to Middletown. Mrs. David Johnson is reported near death and her husband seriously injured, as they traveled to visit a son.
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Anderson
Ind
Avid Johnson
Middletown
Alma-Bromo Salt mineral water remedy ad
A vintage advertisement touts Alma-Bromo Salt from Alma Michigan as a fast acting cure for constipation stomach liver and nervous ailments. It promises pleasant taste gentle bowels soothing nerves and a tonic effect. The Michigan Co Detroit Michigan offers a trial bottle for one cent.
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Alma
Mich
Michirug Co
Detroit
Aida
Elnora Banker Pleads Embezzlement After Disappearance
Chicago and other officers seek Pleasant Durham, a banker from Elnora who closed his bank doors last Saturday and vanished. He faces embezzlement charges as deposits were about 24,000 rather than 8,000. The largest loss recorded is $843 by George Holstein.
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Washington
Ind
Chicago
Pleasant Durham
Elnora
George Holstein
Boone County Orphans Home heirs to West Virginia oil land
M C Whitehead, superintendent of the Boone County Orphans Home, learns five Pipes children at the home are heirs to valuable West Virginia land with oil. They now receive $4500 and future oil royalties as beneficiaries.
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Lebanon
Ind
M. C. Whitehead
Boone County
Orphans’ Home
Five Pipes
West Virginia
Oldest Clinton County Man Visits Barbershop for First Time
Frankfort Indiana August 26 Joseph Fisher who claims to be Clinton county's oldest man just turned ninety two and celebrated by visiting a barbershop for the first time in his life. For nearly a century his hair was cut at home and he shaved himself.
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Frankfort
Ind
Joseph Fisher
Clinton County
Geneva
Benjamin Miller
Decatur
Pine Village
South Bend—Park
David R. Leeper
Clinton
John Houser
Madison
William McClelland
New Castle
Gypsies Quarantined Near Muncie Over Illness
State farmers south of Muncie near the Delaware county line corralled a band of gypsies in a large field and are holding them in quarantine as several members show illness suspected to be smallpox. They are supplied with medicine and food.
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Muncie
Ind
Here
Delaware County
Labor Day Observance Moves to Casey Illinois Park
In Brazil Indiana labor unions shift Labor Day events to Reservoir Park Casey Illinois due to local street car trouble. Special trains will transport attendees. KNOX-Wild day listed at 4 per ton. Williamport football item appears cut off.
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Brazil
Ind
Reservoir Park
Casey, Ill
Indiana items mix of divorces deaths and town notes
A dense Indiana roundup lists divorce filings, deaths of Albert Hampton and Bertha Johnson, new constructions, property sales, crimes, accidents, and local events across multiple towns including Bloomington, Evansville, South Bend, Madison, and Fort Wayne with numerous small incidents and civic updates.
Mrs Bucy Praises A W Chase Nerve Pills In Indianapolis
Mrs. L. P. Bucy of 109 North East Street Indianapolis says Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills are the best she has taken as they give easy relief and real tonic energy. She bought them at Hyders Drug Store and reports being strong and energetic again. Pills sold 50 cents a box by dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y with portrait and signature on every package.
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PT Rousanns
Omega
Indianapolis Gas CO
Pennsylvania-st
Bishop Remedy Co
San Francisco
Cal
Sloan Drug CO
West Washington St
Indianapolis
Ind
Spann & Co
E. Market
Man Says He Defeated Wife With Fire Shovel
The report states the man later went home and assaulted his wife with a fire shovel. He is described as staying at the county jail or bastille, indicating confinement.
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Bastile
An Old Nurse for Children and Times for Travel Deals
An advertisement touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething as the best remedy for crying gums wind colic and diarrhoea at twenty five cents a bottle. Also promotional travel by Chicago and Northwestern Railway with four daily trains from Chicago July 9 to Sept 10 offering dining buffet library observation and free reclining chair cars. Contact N M Breeze Cincinnati for information and illustrated booklets.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
N. M. Breeze
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
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